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Ben Francisco

Toronto Blue Jays

1981/10/23 30

6-1 190

Santa Ana, CA

R / R

5

the Cleveland Indians in 2002 (5th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 100 250 24 61 10 1 6 34 33 42 4 4 .244 .340 .364
career Total 460 1343 181 349 90 2 45 174 128 265 30 16 .260 .332 .430

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a very live bat with the ability to rack up doubles and also hit the ball over the fence. Can also steal bases and drive in runs when he's hot. Is adept at playing all three outfield positions.
Flaws
  • Is extremely inconsistent at the dish and can get into bad ruts that seem endless over the course of a season. Could stand to improve his walks/strikeout ratio.
Career Potential
  • Platoon or fourth outfielder.
  • AwardsInternational League (AAA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 17, 2012 Re-signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a one-year contract.
December 12, 2011 Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies.
January 15, 2011 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract.
July 29, 2009 Acquired from the Cleveland Indians.
March 10, 2009 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
May 6, 2008 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
April 26, 2008 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
April 22, 2008 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
March 27, 2008 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
March 7, 2008 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
September 3, 2007 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
July 27, 2007 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
June 20, 2007 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
May 2, 2007 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
May 1, 2007 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2006 Contract purchased from Buffalo (AAA).

Trades

December 12, 2011 Philadelphia Phillies traded Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays for Frank Gailey.
July 29, 2009 Cleveland Indians traded Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jason Knapp, Jason Donald, Carlos Carrasco and Lou Marson.
June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round in 2002.

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